2008 Willamette Valley Riesling
Oregon Riesling
Lone Star Vineyard
Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
2008 Willamette Valley Riesling Tasting Notes
The aroma displays a depth of fruit and spice. The fruit is up front and center with ripe citrus tangerine and Meyer lemon, integrated with lovely delicate Christmas spice. The flavor is a concentrated mouthful of tangerine peel, peach, embraced by that spice element. Rich juicy center of palate is equally matched by late season harvested mineral backbone. The finish is fresh with fruit, spice, and nice blossom honey.
Wine Scores and Reviews for 2008 Willamette Valley Riesling
- 2007: Wine Spectator 89 "Toasty, peppery and distinctive for its range of spicy flavors, letting it all ride on a fine bead as the finish persists. Drink now. HS"
- 2006: Wine Spectator 87 "Pleasantly off-dry, this has enough of a backbone of acidity to lift the floral apple flavors and let them glide through the savory finish. Drink now through 2009. 635 cases made - HS"
- 2005: Wine Spectator 87 "Fresh and zingy, with lime and mineral elements adding interest to the green apple and pear flavors, lingering nicely on the off-dry finish. Drink now. 446 cases made. - HS"
- 2004: Wine Spectator 87 "Soft, with peppery melon and pear flavors, finishing lightly sweet and silky. Drink now. 70 cases made. - HS"
- 2003: Wine Spectator 88 "Off-dry, with tangy lime against apple and white peach flavors, lingering appealingly. Drink now. 70 cases made. - HS"
